The 2026 Heroes Award Dinner and Auction will be Saturday, April 11th at Redwood Grange, 1830 Redwood Avenue, in Grants Pass. This even will include an awards presentation to public safety heroes, dinner, live, and silent auction. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets are available at saferjoco.com.
JoCo Spay & Neuter Fund Dinner and Auction
JoCo Spay & Neuter Fund is sponsoring a fundraising dinner “Slice of Italy,” Saturday, April 11th from 5pm to 8pm at 215 Ringuette Street in Grants Pass. Cost is $60 per person and tickets will be sold at the door. The event includes silent auction and live entertainment.
Sunday, April 12th
Wimer Enterprise Grange Sunday Market
Wimer Enterprise Grange will have a Sunday Market, April 12th from 11am – 5pm at 8700 East Evans Creek Road in Rogue River. There will be local vendors selling crafts and a local band playing at 3pm. Dinner, Dessert, and Drink will be served for $15 from 3pm – 6pm. Admittance without dinner is $5. For more information call 541-660-0260.
Tuesday, April 14th
RCC Spring Clothing Sale
The Spring $1 RCC Clothing Sale offers affordable shopping while raising funds in support of AAWCC-RCC’s mission to challenge, champion, and celebrate women in our community colleges. The event will be held in Jackson County, Tuesday, April 14th from 9am to 4pm at RCC’s Riverside Campus in the Higher Education Center (room 129). This location will be open to the public. For more info call 541-956-7062.
Thursday, April 16th
RCC Spring Clothing Sale
The Spring $1 RCC Clothing Sale offers affordable shopping while raising funds in support of AAWCC-RCC’s mission to challenge, champion, and celebrate women in our community colleges. This event will be held in Josephine County, Thursday, April 16th from 9am to 4pm at RCC’s Redwood Campus in the Student Center. This location will be open to the public. For more info call 541-956-7062.
Sunday, April 19th
Religious Inspirational Talk
First Church of Christ, Scientist Grants Pass is holding a free public inspirational talk by Carly Emra Parkas, titled “Finding where god is seen & felt – What does church have to do with it?” It will be held Sunday, April 19th at 2pm at 845 NE 10th Street in Grants Pass. For more information call 541-291-8629.
Saturday April 25th
Fry Bread & Friends
Southern Oregon Indian Center is holding a “Fry Bread & Friends” fundraiser on Saturday, April 25th from 5pm – 8pm at the Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, in Grants Pass. This event supports culture, community, and traditions. Native Indian crafts will be for sale. Vendor booths are available for $10. Contact Teresa for details 541-295-5606.
Saturday & Sunday, April 25th and 26th
Hanley Farms Annual Plant Sale
Hanley Farms presents its annual heritage plant sale, Saturday and Sunday, April 25th and 26th from 11am – 3pm at 1053 Hanley Rd in Central Point. Admission is Free. For more information call 541-622-2025.
Saturday, May 16th
Celebrating the Arts and Silent Auction Event
Rogue Valley Performing Arts Alliance presents their 2nd annual “Celebrating the Arts & Silent Auction” event, Saturday, May 16th at the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.rvpaa.com or at the door.
Announcements
GPHS Will-a-Thon to benefit Project Graduation
Grants Pass High School (Class of 2026) Project Graduation is hosting their annual Will-a-Thon through the end of April. Local attorneys will prepare a single will for $300 or $350 for a couple. All monies raised will benefit the Project Graduation “Safe Graduation Party.” To schedule your appointment call Victory at 541-285-7674. If you already have a will but would still like to support Project Graduation, you can send a contribution to GPHS in care of Project Graduation, 830 NE 9th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526.
Tee Up For Early Learning Golf Scramble
“Tee Up for Early Learning” with a golf scramble on Friday, June 5th at Dutcher Creek Golf Course. Every dollar raised will help unlock a $100,000 matching gift from the JTMF Foundation. Registration ends May 25th. To register or become a sponsor, visit: HERE.
Second Friday Poetry Reading
Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G Street, is hosting their Second Friday Poetry Sharing every second Friday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. These events are free to the public and all are welcome to come read or just listen to poetry. Donations are welcome. For more information or to find out current month's theme please call 541-479-3290.
American Legion Taco Tuesdays
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having Taco Tuesdays. They will be serving tacos with a choice of beef or chicken, along with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and onions. $4 for two tacos, $2 for each additional. Tacos will be served from 2-7 p.m. each Tuesday at 206 NW F Street. Call 541-474-6400 for more information.
Better Breathers Support Group
The Better Breathers Support Group hold meetings the first Monday of each month from 2pm to 3:30pm in the Asante Outpatient Center, 537 Union Ave. in Grants pass (4th floor, conference room 4). Meetings include guest speakers and refreshments. To learn more, call Zona at 541-472-7139.
Southern Oregon Amateur Radio Club
Southern Oregon Amateur Radio Club meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Dr. Starts at 6:00pm and is open to the public.
Fruitdale Grange Monthly Bunco Group
Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, is hosting a monthly Bunco group on the 4th Friday of each month at 5:30pm. Please bring a snack to share. Cost is $10 Per Person and all must be 18 years old to attend. For more info text 541-660-4435.
Emergency Preparedness
Are you prepared for an emergency? Have you made an emergency supply list? Have you signed up with the Disaster Registry? Do you have your Emergency Go-Kit Passport? We have everything you need to do just that. KAJO and KLDR would like to encourage you to be ready; disaster can strike at any time. We have a Handbook for Homeowners titled "Before Wildfire Strikes." We also have information on "Living on Shaky Ground; How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis." We are open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to noon, at 888 Rogue River Highway in south Grants Pass.
